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It is comfortable to have a good opinion of one's self, and of every thing that belongs to us, to think one's own religion, king, and wife, the best of all possible wives, kings, and religions.
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gutenberg.orgBenjamin Franklin: “It is comfortable to have a good opinion of one's self, and of every thing that belongs to us, to think one's own…”
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Franklin reflects on the comfort of having a positive self-image and view of one's possessions.
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